Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
198107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan.3: 77 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197436



Common Names

  • Derris Hainanensis
  • Hainanensis Derris
  • Derris Hainanensis


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Synonyms

  • Paraderris hainanensis (Hayata) Adema [valid]

Description

Derris hainanensis (also called Hainan Derris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hainan Island, China. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Derris hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Derris hainanensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Derris hainanensis is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Derris hainanensis

Derris hainanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.

Derris hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Derris hainanensis?

Derris hainanensis

What is the common name of Derris hainanensis?

Hainan derris

What is the natural habitat of Derris hainanensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Derris genus

Derris parviflora, Derris marginata, Derris lianoides, Derris cuneifolia, Derris canarensis, Derris amoena, Derris benthamii, Derris brevipes, Derris elegans, Derris hainesiana, Derris elliptica, Derris oligosperma, Derris mariannensis, Derris harrowiana, Derris cavaleriei, Derris caudatilimba, Derris breviramosa, Derris scabricaulis, Derris tonkinensis, Derris fordii, Derris rubromaculata, Derris alborubra, Derris laxiflora, Derris palmifolia, Derris hainanensis, Derris tinghuensis, Derris ferruginea, Derris microphylla, Derris trifoliata, Derris laotica, Derris monticola, Derris polyphylla, Derris reticulata, Derris acuminata, Derris andamanica, Derris heyneana, Derris kanjilalii, Derris kingdonwardii, Derris lushaiensis, Derris macrocarpa, Derris microphylla, Derris ovalifolia, Derris secunda, Derris thothathrii, Derris heyneana, Derris montana, Derris oblongifolia, Derris polyantha, Derris pubipetala, Derris rubrocalyx,

Species in the Fabaceae family